Any Whisky Drinkers On Here?

[Wash DC Blue]

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The Peatier, the better for me.
I love Islay Malts and also Talisker.

[StraightOuttaCanton]

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My drink of choice....

Lagavulin 16 is my go to, and anything Islay is normally great. It’s the strong peaty flavor I love... does make it difficult to taste more subtle malts in the same session though

I discovered a really fantastic new one about 6 months ago Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Heavy Peated Islay... its 50%... the fumes are amazing ... it almost evaporates as it hits your tongue. Highly highly recommended.

Bourbon has caught malt up for me in recent years... there are some incredible ones to explore... I’m really enjoying Michter’s Sour Mash at the moment

[life on mars]

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I've drifted to bourbon recently. At the moment sipping a Wild Turkey - with just a couple of drops of water. The tiniest drop of water starts a chemical reaction which releases additional flavours from the whisky. Distillers themselves always add a drop or two when they drink their own stuff..

Try Makers Mark and Woodford Reserve you will not be disappointed.

[William Treseder]

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Only a philistine would add anything to a single malt whisky/whiskey, and that includes water.
Our very own Penderyn single malt, distilled here in Wales, is one of the best.
Jura, Kilchoman and Loch Lomand are other favourites of mine.

[bobh]

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Over the past few years I've grown fond of a dram, and particularly single malts. I want to start a collection but just dont have the space. I'm not in to the really expensive stuff (or at least haven't got any), but currently have:

Glenmorangie Original 10YO
Glenmorangie Lasanta (Sherry Cask) 12YO
Lagavulin 8YO
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14YO

My fave is the Balvenie. I drink it straight, as I don't get 'the water thing'

Anyone got a collection, or particular favorites?

Too right!
The only thing I add to a glass of whisky (with "e" or not) is...
more whisky!

I've drifted to bourbon recently. At the moment sipping a Wild Turkey - with just a couple of drops of water. The tiniest drop of water starts a chemical reaction which releases additional flavours from the whisky. Distillers themselves always add a drop or two when they drink their own stuff..

Atandard or 101? Lovely stuff.

[xsnaggle]

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Actually, the only one I mentioned, that is a Whiskey, is Bushmills, from Ireland.
All the others mentioned in this thread, are Whisky’s.

Both spellings of the word, whiskey and whisky, are correct. ... If you're talking about a drink that's been made in Scotland, Canada, or Japan, use the spelling without the e—whisky. When referring to drinks distilled in the United States or Ireland, use the e—whiskey.
www.grammarly.com › blog › whis...

Not true. Jameson's is not whisky. And all the others mentioned on here don't belong to whisky either

[xsnaggle]

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Not true. Jameson's is not whisky. And all the others mentioned on here don't belong to whisky either

Wild Turkey and JD are also clearly not whisky but turkey is wonderful. Drank my frst half bottle of it on Christmas day 1972 in Berlin , and with the beer too got hammered

[IanD]

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Yes sir.

I'm a fan of Islay whisky although happy to drink anything decent.

Currently have 7 bottles including....

Famous Grouse - for visitors who dont know any better
Jamesons - Mother in laws fave

Then the proper drops....

Tamnavulin - Was a gift, not tried yet
Bunnahabhain - Also unopened gift
Bowmore 12 - Got a taste for this when I was in Edinburgh. My session whisky
Laphroag Quarter Cask - Not for the faint hearted
Ardbeg 10 - My personal favourite. Full taste and yet smooth

No water here either.
Have steamed the inside of the glass over the mouth of the kettle on occasion to warm the glass.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask....had a bottle for Christmas. "Phenolic" comes to mind. It's an acquired taste even amongst those who know their malts. Probably good at killing viruses in the throat though. I'll persevere.
Lagavulin 16yo is a favourite, otherwise.

[Michael Morris]

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Famous Grouse with Pepsi Max.

Sorted.

I don't spend on Single Malts or posh stuff as it would still get the Pepsi treatment.

[Cyclops]

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I'm amazed that posters claim to be whiskey 'experts' and have bottles at home.

My son bought me a nice Laphrie recently that lasted ten days. My wife is heavy-handed when it comes to pouring liquor (wouldn't last a day if she was a barmaid), so I always ask her to pour the drinks.

[life on mars]

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My favourite is Johnny Walker Black Label but I do like Bells.
I also get the odd bottle of Highland Black from Aldi.
Best value for money malt IMO is Ben Bracken Islay from Lidl.

Your not wrong according to this

https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/aldi-lidl-whiskies-named-among-22164815

[life on mars]

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One for your Xmas list just a mere £1,600

https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/macallan-macallan-25-year-old-single-malt-whisky_414-77024222-MACAL25/?previewSize=700ml&cm_mmc=PLA-_-Google-_-FOODHALL-_-MACALLAN&POR=Y&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=na_na_pla-b_na_na_na_DOM_PLA-FOODHALL-WINESANDSPIRITS-SHOPTAIL-CSSTEST-W3&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4srWiefh7gIViZntCh39dgOxEAYYAiABEgIhfvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Taunton Blue Genie]

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Famous Grouse with Pepsi Max.

Sorted.

I don't spend on Single Malts or posh stuff as it would still get the Pepsi treatment.

Do you mix your also mix your champagne with Fruit Shoot?

[BLUETIT]

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Here's a nice blended one I forgot about. Very easy on the throat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky/?utm_content=monkey-shoulder-blended-scotch-whisky&currencyCode=GBP&utm_source=database&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=mom_base_1&msclkid=fe0b79521bd816d47ab81977334ebe07&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Bing-Shopping-UK-High%20Margin&utm_term=4579534650196331&utm_content=Everything%20Else

[Michael Morris]

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Do you mix your also mix your champagne with Fruit Shoot?

Do I look like, I say, do I look like I drink Champagne?